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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

In the role of Senior Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Provide project and task ... Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design

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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

In the role of Senior Water Resources Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Provide project and task ... Experience in water resources planning, hydrology/hydraulics and drainage/flood control design

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Senior Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$106K - $154K/yr

Required Knowledge and Skills: • Ability to execute flood modelling and hydraulic analysis of structures and piping systems related analysis and design, in support of engineering design and site ...

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What is a flood engineer?

A Flood Engineer is a specialized civil or environmental engineer who assesses, designs, and implements solutions to manage flood risks. They analyze hydrological data, develop flood models, and design infrastructure such as levees, drainage systems, and flood barriers. Their work helps mitigate damage from heavy rainfall, rising water levels, and climate change-related flooding. Flood Engineers collaborate with government agencies, urban planners, and environmental experts to ensure communities are protected.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flood engineer?

A Flood Engineer needs a strong background in civil or environmental engineering, with expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and flood risk assessment, typically supported by relevant engineering degrees or licensure. Familiarity with modeling software such as HEC-RAS, GIS systems, and relevant safety or engineering certifications is crucial. Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly make professionals stand out in this field. These qualifications are essential for designing effective flood mitigation solutions and ensuring public safety in flood-prone environments.

What are some common challenges faced by flood engineers on the job?

Flood Engineers often deal with unpredictable weather events, complex site conditions, and evolving environmental regulations, which require adaptability and continuous learning. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including urban planners, government agencies, and the public—is also a key part of the role, sometimes requiring negotiation and consensus-building. Additionally, balancing technical, budgetary, and timeline constraints while ensuring public safety can be challenging. However, these challenges make the role dynamic and provide significant opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to community resilience.

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Senior Structural Engineer (Water Management)

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

Poutrix
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$80 - $132/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Climate Adaptation and Water Management Team in Virginia Beach or Richmond, Virginia.

As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects, including those focused on flood risk reduction, waterfront infrastructure resilience, dam safety, lock and navigation structure design, etc.

Role accountabilities

As a Structural Engineer, you will conduct structural analysis, design, and engineering during construction services for climate adaptation projects, including seismic risk reduction, flood mitigation, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.

  • Conduct structural related engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work which has a well-defined scope.
  • Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions and regulatory agency specifications.
  • Work toward development of calculations, plans, specifications, requests for proposals, and other contract documents.
  • Work directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office / project staff, client and sub-contractors, throughout the project life cycle, and therefore should have clear and concise, oral and written communication skills.
  • Will exercise their own judgement on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
  • Will function as Design Lead, Task Manager or Project Engineer on projects to manage related budgets and schedules, lead deliverables, and leads with the development and management of plans, permit checklists, scopes of work and will facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects.
  • Some travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.
  • Mentor entry-level and junior structural engineering staff.
Qualifications & ExperienceRequired Qualifications
  • 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in designing flood walls, flood gates, retaining wall structures, and deep foundations, coupled with experience working on Federal resiliency projects. A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from a reputable institution is a plus, along with progressive experience in structural engineering, particularly focusing on infrastructure projects related to water management, flood control, and seismic resilience. Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and Revit is also helpful for this role.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $132,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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